Sound Flashcard 1

Front

A sound wave with a high pitch (frequency) has a ____ wavelength.

Back

short

Front

The part of a longitudinal wave where the particles of the medium are close together is called _____.

Back

compression

Front

Why are the classrooms in this school carpeted?

Back

to help absorb sounds to keep it quiet

Front

The pitch of sound depends on _____.

Back

frequency

Front

A tuning fork makes a sound wave as the ends of the fork _____ in the air.

Back

vibrate

Front

What is the definition of frequency in relation to sound?

Back

Frequency is the number of waves that pass a point in one second, measured in Hertz (Hz).

Front

What is the relationship between frequency and pitch?

Back

Higher frequency results in a higher pitch, while lower frequency results in a lower pitch.

Front

What is a longitudinal wave?

Back

A longitudinal wave is a wave in which the particles of the medium move parallel to the direction of the wave's travel.

Front

What is compression in a sound wave?

Back

Compression is the region in a longitudinal wave where particles are closest together.

Front

What is rarefaction in a sound wave?

Back

Rarefaction is the region in a longitudinal wave where particles are spread apart.